For the third consecutive season, tying a record set by former Canadiens goaltender George Hainsworth, BILL DURNAN captured the VEZINA TROPHY, while also being named to the First All-Star Team. DURNAN, an ambidextrous goaltender who would often switch his stick from hand-to-hand during play, led the NHL in most statistical goaltender categories, including 24 wins, four shutouts and a 2.60 goals-against average. Boston's Frank Brimsek finished as the trophy's runner-up.